Tile

Previously Painted/To Be Painted

Surface Preparation:
*NOTE: If lead is suspected in the paint, do not attempt to remove paint or scrape, sand, use heat gun, etc., which might put lead into the environment, but rather contact a contractor qualified for lead paint assessment and abatement

Not for shower and tub areas, or other applications repeatedly exposed to warm or hot water, nor for kitchen counters
treat any mildew with a 3:1 water:household bleach mixture, leaving it on for 20 minutes and adding more as it dries; wear eye and skin protection; rinse thoroughly
remove all dirt by scrubbing with detergent and warm water, rinse thoroughly
scrape out and widen any cracks; brush out dust, and seal with 100% acrylic or siliconized acrylic caulk, and smooth it flush while still wet; make second application in several hours if needed; check grouting and repair or re-grout as needed

apply a high adhesion latex stain blocking primer that is recommended for interior use.
allow the primer to dry over night before painting
For floors, use an alcohol-based or oil-based stain blocking primer that is recommended for interior use
do not leave a primer unpainted

Painting:
- for bathroom and kitchen walls and counter backs, use a quality latex kitchen & bath paint in a satin, semigloss or gloss finish; or a top line interior latex paint in eggshell, satin, semigloss or gloss finish
- for floors, use a latex satin finish floor paint that is recommended for interior use on primed tile; or a semigloss oil-based or polyurethane floor paint recommended for use on primed tile